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Licensed Daycare in Dayton, Nevada

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Dayton?

Statewide averages in Nevada run roughly $1090/month for infants and $820/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Dayton daycares?

All licensed Nevada centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Dayton typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Dayton?

Nevada families can apply for Nevada Child Care and Development Program (intake: (702) 486-9100). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

9 licensed daycares in Dayton, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Nevada licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,090/mo

Nevada avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Dayton

ChildCare Aware reports the Nevada average full-time cost at $1,090/month for infant care and $820/month for preschool. City-level prices in Dayton vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Nevada families may also qualify for Nevada Child Care and Development Program (intake: (702) 486-9100).

Full Nevada licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:13
Avg capacity: 53 kids

ZIP codes covered

89403 13

Program types in Dayton

Before & After School Care

2 centers

All Dayton licensed centers

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B Preschool

Boulder City Stepping Stones #57

Dayton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 79

C Family Daycare

Carson City Sunshine Daycare #47

Dayton

School Age (5+) Cap 28

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Henderson #37

Dayton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 35

F Family Daycare

Fallon Early Learning Center #99

Dayton

School Age (5+) Cap 68

F Montessori

Fernley KinderSmile #89

Dayton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 39

L Preschool

La Petite Academy Sparks #5

Dayton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 43

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Las Vegas #111

Dayton

School Age (5+) Cap 46

M Before/After School

Mesquite Sunflower Daycare #15

Dayton

School Age (5+) Cap 84

R Before/After School

Reno Learning Tree #79

Dayton

School Age (5+) Cap 61

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Dayton, Nevada?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Dayton, Nevada, sourced from Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Dayton?

Statewide averages in Nevada run roughly $1090/month for infants and $820/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Dayton daycares?

All licensed Nevada centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Dayton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Dayton?

Nevada families can apply for Nevada Child Care and Development Program (intake: (702) 486-9100). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Dayton daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Nevada DHHS — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.